CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns defense went into the Baltimore game with some good numbers. Before getting thumped by the Ravens, this defensive unit allowed just 94 yards to a Titans team that posted 400 yards in their 27-3 beatdown of the Bengals the very next Sunday.

So, what happened to the Browns defense?

Todd Monken is what happened.

The Ravens’ new offensive coordinator and longtime college and NFL coach, including time with the Browns, came into the season off back-to-back college national championships with the Georgia. Monken is an offensive version of Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. He does an incredible job of exploiting favorable matchups and creating easy schemes. This simplicity allows his players to play fast with confidence.

@syd said:

damn you get to see joe and the ring of honor,cool

Very cool, super jealous. Watching DTR play....not as cool. ?

Kyle Hamilton has been questionable all week.

David Ajabo is out.  

Marlon Humphrey is out.   

I need more of the same from the 2nd half of last weeks game.  A controlled approach to the passing game against familiar defensive structures.   

Elijah Moore +3.5 rec $$

@syd said:

consecutive snaps played (10,363).................Thomas also allowed only 30 sacks during his career

We know he played more snaps than that...but just using those numbers, he allowed a sack every 345 plays.

@syd said:

This pic makes him look like a dickhead.    

@sdbacker80 said:

Interesting matchup for the D.  We play man now a lot…rightfully so we have hip pocket corners.  Lamar has proven to be a problem when we have our backs to him in the secondary.  We have a carefree Dline now that moves around attacks the QB and gets upfield.  Perhaps another problem? Lamar could have a big day.  We have to keep them out of the end zone and Force FGs in the redzone.  Big day for the LBs. 

We have to be smart with him but at the same time... Dictate the flow of the game...

@unsympathetic said:

@tiamat63's favorite link..

I'm getting hammered and wrapping up a golf outing.  Can I trouble you for a summary? If not, yours going to have to wait until tomorrow bubs. 

@nickers said:

I'm going to the game so... We better kick their assholes good!!

Browns 20

Rats      17

damn you get to see joe and the ring of honor,cool

Joe Thomas to be enshrined in Browns Ring of Honor on Sunday during game vs. Ravens

• Updated: Sep. 29, 2023, 4:12 p.m.|
• Published: Sep. 29, 2023, 2:57 p.m.

Former Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas and his wife and Hall of Fame presenter for Joe unveil his bust during the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony in Canton. John Kuntz, cleveland. com

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It’s been quite a busy few months for Browns legend Joe Thomas. After being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, he has another ceremony to look forward to. At halftime of Sunday’s matchup with Baltimore, Thomas will be enshrined in the Browns Ring of Honor.

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Another accolade for Joe!

He will be enshrined in the Browns Ring of Honor during halftime of Sunday's game. Come celebrate with us!

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During the ceremony, Thomas will be given a Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence. The ring is made of 14-carat gold with a total diamond weight of 1.75 carats. The ring will also carry a special engraving, the number 369, which happens to be his Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement number.

 

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Thomas become one of the league’s best offensive tackles during his 11-year career in Cleveland, and set the NFL record for most consecutive snaps played (10,363). Among his accolades are 10 Pro Bowl selections, eight All-Pro selections, and a spot on the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team. Thomas also allowed only 30 sacks during his career, and rarely committed a penalty.

@jiggins7919 said:

I guess Njoku blew himself up at his fire pit and has burns on his arms and face? Jesus man. I think he'll play but not sure. Wtf is wrong with our dudes. Lol

Dumb shit prolly used gasoline which is a huge no-no in outdoor cooking. Damn fumes ignite just like it's really fumes in autos that ignite, not liquid pure gas.

@mjp28 said:

I hope we don't get BLACKED OUT by the Pittsburgh Steelers game,  happens all the time if they're on at the same time.

I'm going to have to check that. 

https://www.wkbn.com/sports/why-the-cleveland-browns-wont-be-on-tv-in-youngstown-this-week/

Due to the NFL contract with CBS, WKBN must show the 1 p.m. game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans this Sunday, October 1, and cannot show the 1 p.m. game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns.

Under the NFL/CBS contract terms, both the Steelers and Browns claim Youngstown as a “secondary” home market.

The team that plays “away” automatically becomes the mandatory team. If they are both away or both at home, CBS would be able to pick whichever game is believed to deliver the largest audience.

Airing the Steelers game and not the Browns game is ultimately fulfilling that contract and was not a decision made on any level at WKBN.

@mjp28 said:

The   generational   used to be once every   25-30 years  i like to say in the 1950s, 1960s, maybe  1970s  like the Cleveland BROWNS,  Detroit,  in the 1950s the Cowboys,  49ers in the 1960s,  Steelers 1970s.   All give and take subject to revisions.  The  generational quarterbacks  for one like Aikman, Montana,  etc.

Lately like the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s-today much more frequently maybe 10 years (+/-) years.  The old dynasties are pretty much gone.  It's the  "worst to first"  era now,  almost too many to list with plenty of revisions.   The NE Patriots for but one, just look at TB, Brady in SB Champs, gone and gone.

All subject to discussion. 

I was thinking of the 1985 Bears Defense with a just good enough offense with QB Jim McMahon (82.6 rating). Some guy named Payton helped some.

EDIT: BTW DE Richard Dent had 17 sacks and 7 forced fumbles that year. Sound familiar?

@tiamat63 said:

A "generational" in football terms is about once every 10 years.

A bit early to be calling these guys the next Legion. 

edit: But I know that's boring and doesn't drive clicks and views.  So....... yeah.  

The   generational   used to be once every   25-30 years  i like to say in the 1950s, 1960s, maybe  1970s  like the Cleveland BROWNS,  Detroit,  in the 1950s the Cowboys,  49ers in the 1960s,  Steelers 1970s.   All give and take subject to revisions.  The  generational quarterbacks  for one like Aikman, Montana,  etc.

Lately like the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s-today much more frequently maybe 10 years (+/-) years.  The old dynasties are pretty much gone.  It's the  "worst to first"  era now,  almost too many to list with plenty of revisions.   The NE Patriots for but one, just look at TB, Brady in SB Champs, gone and gone.

All subject to discussion. 

No Humphrey.

WR depth is going to be questionable 

Ojabo and Oweh are key pass rushers. 

A bit early to be calling these guys the next Legion. 

edit: But I know that's boring and doesn't drive clicks and views.  So....... yeah.  

@calfoxwc said:

 I heard that the Browns secondary was the top one in the nfl so far - if this defense can keep dominating, WOW.

Well then I think you may appreciate this youtube video (as will all on the BB).

The Browns can win this game at home if the offense isn't careless with the football...